Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
(OP)
We are considering upgrading to SW2005, but the process is being held up by a few bureaucrats who want justification for doing the upgrade. Here are the reasons that come to mind; any additional input is always appreciated.
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Getting tech support and bug fixes for 2004 is becoming more difficult every day. (We have come across several 2004 bugs that will probably never be fixed because SolidWorks is too busy supporting 2005.)
ECAD data (file names with EMN and EMP extensions) can be imported into SW2005 (but not exported) without purchasing additional software. That functionality costs extra in SW2004.
People who will be traveling or away from the company network can borrow licenses for up to 10 days in SW2005. SW2004 does not offer that functionality.
We have had at least one instance of not being able to load SolidWorks files from a vendor because the files were version 2005.
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Getting tech support and bug fixes for 2004 is becoming more difficult every day. (We have come across several 2004 bugs that will probably never be fixed because SolidWorks is too busy supporting 2005.)
ECAD data (file names with EMN and EMP extensions) can be imported into SW2005 (but not exported) without purchasing additional software. That functionality costs extra in SW2004.
People who will be traveling or away from the company network can borrow licenses for up to 10 days in SW2005. SW2004 does not offer that functionality.
We have had at least one instance of not being able to load SolidWorks files from a vendor because the files were version 2005.






RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
2) SW05 will probably be the same as SW04 in that respect.
3) Yes that's true and it's a plus for going to SW05
4) Another reason to go to SW05... keeping up with the major versions will aleviate this downfall.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
I use surfaces extensively, and those features have been significantly improved, along with peripheral surfacing uses such as mold making and splitting.
There are also many other great improvements that reduce tedious repetition or even allow things not previously possible (such as the ACAD emulator/DWG editor).
I'd recommend checking out the "what's new" info for SW 2005 for more specific feature details.
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Also, I've already had several clients/vendors who are using SW 2005, so to read the files I needed to upgrade anyway.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reality is no respecter of good intentions.
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
The irony is that we are actively paying maintenance, but upgrading to SW2005 has been an uphill battle for us internally. Thanks for the info; I'll check it out.
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 2005 SP0.1
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
http://www.EsoxRepublic.com-SolidWorks API VB programming help
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
RE: Reasons to upgrade to SW2005
Bradley